An ideal fitness training program that meets all fitness needs takes a long time to formulate. Fitness training program guides that work carries anywhere from a week to a month and it must happen under normal environmental conditions. For example, training outdoors can be a great activity to consider, however, no one is in the right mind to endure the cold sub zero during winters and high 90s of the summer. Either the low temperature or the high heat kills.

For high impact workouts, this can take a serious toll on the body. This is especially so for people who suffer from arthritis since young and exercises like swimming or jogging can put a tremendous amount of stress on joints. To a much similar effect is weight training. It puts much stress on the wrists, shoulders and elbows and may result in sports injury whenever it is too strenuous.

As a recommendation, an ideal fitness training program encompasses the 3 pillars of training: Flexibility training, cardiovascular training and strength training.

For strength training: Reps, curls, sit-ups, leg-lifts and triceps work are some of examples that work well for arthritis borne bodies.

For cardiovascular training: Sit down exercise bike maybe ideal as it puts very little stress on the joints, especially when placed on minimal resistance. One can pedal for an extended period of time and distance without suffering from cramps or arthritis-related injury.

For flexibility training (or stretching): Prior to extensive fitness training program, simple work on the torso, both the arms and legs and the head can help to make one limber and fit for subsequent activities.

Additional tips can be found on the sports health club site.

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